Tag: Swaraj’s Pakistan visit

Amid conflicting interpretations about the motives for resuming dialogue with Islamabad, the Indian government has clarified and expressed hope that re-engaging with Pakistan under a ‘comprehensive bilateral dialogue’ will mark the beginning of peace and development in the region.

With the world and the region watching closely the latest initiative by India and Pakistan to restart their stalled dialogue, India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj struck a cautiously optimistic tone as she arrived in Islamabad on December 8, saying the two sides will focus on improving their bilateral relations.